On May 20, 2019, Zelensky was sworn in with enthusiasm and began his presidential journey. As time passed, the term, which was supposed to end on May 20 of this year, became confusing because of the "wartime" state of Ukraine. "War and peace are the two major themes in history." This famous quote is especially relevant in the face of Ukrainian realities. Zelensky's statement in November last year undoubtedly cast a shadow over Ukraine's future. As the wartime state has been repeatedly prolonged, Zelenskyy's political career seems to have been extended. But what kind of political game and social unrest are hidden behind this? What does the future hold for Ukraine?
Recently, a statement by the Ukrainian parliamentary group, like a bombshell, has aroused widespread attention at home and abroad. The statement clearly pointed out that it is not appropriate for Ukraine in a state of war to hold elections, at least six months after the end of the war. This decision will undoubtedly extend Zelensky's political career again, and the election of a new president has become a distant one. This can't help but make people wonder, is Zelensky really willing to stop fighting? Under his leadership, Ukraine not only failed to win the war, but lost part of its territory, is this the real reason for his reluctance to stop the war?
Ukraine's military attrition is getting worse, and the mobilization bill passed by parliament this week has pushed prisoners convicted of minor crimes to the front line. This move, while alleviating the problem of prison overcrowding to some extent, has also made many people uneasy. After all, the transition from prison to battlefield, from life-saving to life-playing, is too drastic.
The Ukrainian state also appears to be quite lax in its control of weapons in a wartime state, with frequent transactions in guns and ammunition on the black market, and a sharp increase in the number of gun crimes. All this is silently telling the turmoil and unrest of Ukrainian society.
The issue of Zelensky's term of office has also become a major focus on the Ukrainian political scene. Although Malyuska believes that Zelensky will not lose his legitimacy even after May 20, there are growing voices dissatisfied with his continued stay in power. The ambiguity of Ukraine's constitution has left the legitimacy of Zelensky's postponement of the election an open question. The Constitutional Court's adjudication power seems to be the key to solving this problem, but the lack of staff in the court makes this ruling unattainable.
The struggle within Ukraine has become more and more intense, and the two factions that support Zelensky's stay and leave office are secretly competing with each other, and political interests have become the core of their struggle. The Ukrainian government's attempt to use Russia to divert Zelensky's stay in power is controversial, and the news that Russia hired intelligence agents to assassinate Zelensky has made the situation even more confusing. Zelensky's recent drastic adjustment of the leadership of the Ukrainian army is undoubtedly paving the way for his continued tenure.
In all this political struggle, it is the ordinary people of Ukraine who suffer in the end. If the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, Ukraine's future will become even more worrying. Whether Zelensky will be safe and sound in the reckoning of public opinion is still unknown.
The situation in Ukraine is like a war without gunpowder, and political games and social turmoil are silently affecting the lives of every Ukrainian. The issue of Zelensky's term of office is not just a simple political issue, it is related to the future of Ukraine and the fate of every Ukrainian. "The people are the foundation of the state, and the state is solid." This old saying is especially important in the realities of Ukraine. Only by truly paying attention to the interests of the people can we truly achieve long-term peace and stability in the country.